Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake
Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake
Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake
Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake
Gypsophila paniculata Snowflake
Gypsophila x paniculata Snow Flake
Baby's Breath
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Description
Gypsophila paniculata 'Snowflake' is a stronger branching selection of paniculate baby's breath with generous double flowering. Throughout summer, it forms a mass of white flowers resembling snowflakes. Its extraordinary lightness makes this semi-woody perennial plant suitable for heavier perennial beds, in light and well-exposed soil. It requires little care, remains attractive throughout the summer, and can be used to create charming dry or fresh bouquets.
Gypsophila paniculata 'Snowflake' belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, just like carnations. It is a double-flowered form of paniculate baby's breath, native to Europe and temperate Asia. The plant forms a bushy, highly branched, and round clump, reaching an average size of 90cm (35in) in all directions. Often treated as an annual, it is a hardy plant in well-drained soil, but with a short lifespan. Its flowering is long, occurring from June to September. It is covered with a multitude of tiny double flowers, about 1cm (0.4in) in diameter, grouped in dense and cloudy panicles. The foliage is deciduous. It consists of linear, thin, and glabrous leaves, about 7cm (3in) long, with a bluish-green colour. The base is woody, and the root system consists of fleshy and fragile rhizomes.
'Snowflake' brings lightness to every bed and bouquet where it is present. Its combination with the opulent flowers of tree peonies is absolutely perfect. This plant requires very little maintenance and is satisfied with little: rich and well-drained soil, even somewhat dry, will suffice. It will be beautiful among salvias, oriental poppies, garden irises, echinaceas, and tall thistles. In bouquets as well as in the garden, it is an ideal companion for old or modern roses.
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Botanical data
Gypsophila
x paniculata
Snow Flake
Caryophyllaceae
Baby's Breath
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Gypsophila paniculata 'Snowflake' requires light, even poor, calcareous, stony and sandy soil, in full sun. Gypsophila behaves like an annual plant in heavy and damp soil. It lives a long time and withstands cold, as well as summer drought, in very well-drained soil. In rich and damp soil, it dies in the winter following its planting. Plant it sheltered from strong winds. Prune the plant after flowering. Choose its location carefully, as it does not like to be moved.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.